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10 Best Nursing Homes in Watkins Mill, NC

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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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Habersham Retreat has so many wonderful activities for my mother to get to interact in. She likes to participate in bingo, their Sunday church mass, and go to the store through the week. I really like that...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Habersham Retreat is a senior community in Baldwin, GA. Baldwin is located approximately one hour northeast of Atlanta right on the border of the vast and beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest. Baldwin is centrally located to three major hospitals and a small airport makes it convenient to...
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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The Oaks is a good community that offers a good amount of services. The community is very clean and the staff is really friendly. The landscaping is about average. This community is close to her home town so...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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I would recommend Union County Nursing Home in Blairsville Georgia to everyone searching for a caring, safe place for a loved one.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
West End Retirement Center is a family owned facility that has been in business for over 60 years. Our caregivers have over 50 years of combined experience in senior care and our residents become apart of family. Located near quaint downtown Easley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Watkins Mill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Watkins Mill is $3,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,039 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Watkins Mill, NC, vs. nearby cities

Watkins Mill, NC
$3,639/mo
$4,127/mo
$3,612/mo

Nursing homes costs in Watkins Mill, NC, vs. state and national averages

Watkins Mill, NC
$3,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Watkins Mill, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,462/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,639/mo

Nursing homes costs in Watkins Mill, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,558/mo
Studio
$4,425/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,855/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,280/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,463/mo

Senior living costs in Watkins Mill vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Watkins Mill, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatkins Mill, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,639/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,605/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,462/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,319/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Watkins Mill, NC:$3,639/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Watkins Mill, NC:$3,605/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Watkins Mill, NC:$4,462/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Watkins Mill, NC:$3,319/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Watkins Mill

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Watkins Mill

BeeHive Homes of Toccoa

5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

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I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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The Veranda at Carnesville

4.9
Our mom spent her last two precious years at The Veranda receiving the best care. We are very thankful to the staff and owners who created a safe and warm environment for her. It didn’t feel like an institution but rather a home away from home. We trust the Veranda and would highly recommend it ...
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Watkins Mill nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkins Mill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkins Mill, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Watkins Mill nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Watkins Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watkins Mill, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.4%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Watkins Mill nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Watkins Mill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watkins Mill, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watkins Mill nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Watkins Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watkins Mill, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Watkins Mill nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Watkins Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watkins Mill, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkins Mill nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Watkins Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watkins Mill, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
12.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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